Itinerary

Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart,  Milford Sound (scenic cruising), Cruising Fiordland National Park, Port Chalmers (Dunedin), Lyttelton (Christchurch), Picton,  Wellington, Napier, Tauranga (Rotorua), Auckland

Description

Selected Departure dates from January to March 2025

Pricing based on departure date 5 January 2025

Itinerary Highlights 

The famous laneways of Melbourne bustle with hidden bars and eateries, while myriad beaches and parks allow for the ultimate outdoor lifestyle and active things to do.

Tasmania, once the butt of many jokes, is finally cool. The little Australian island is home to stunning landscapes, old-growth forests and exceptional local produce.

Milford Sound, or Piopiotahi (its name in Maori), sits on the west coast of New Zealand's South Island and was first called the Eighth Wonder of the World by none other than Rudyard Kipling, who had seen some pretty wonderful places.

Every year, visitors flock to New Zealand in search of landscapes straight out of Middle Earth. They find what they're looking for in Fiordland National Park, on the southwestern coast of the South Island.

Much of New Zealand feels like England, by way of Polynesia. There are a few exceptions, though, such as the town of Akaroa, a former French settlement, and the distinctly Scottish city of Dunedin, named after the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh.

The South Island’s biggest city, Christchurch is now inextricably linked with the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, which leveled the planned city center and many historic buildings.

Tucked into the northeastern end of the South Island—just 29 kilometers (18 miles) north of Bleinheim and 109 kilometers (68 miles) east of Nelson—the petite and picturesque port town of Picton is your starting point for exploring the region of Marlborough.

Wellington is also known for culture and cuisine. Learn about Maori history and Kiwiana at Te Papa, the national museum; go behind the scenes of the Lord of the Rings movies made in Wellywood; and wash down a plate of chilled bluff oysters with a crisp sauvignon blanc at a Cuba Street restaurant.

Surrounded by the rolling vineyards of the Hawke's Bay wine region and edged by pristine waters, Napier has attracted a host of culinary innovators that has put it on the foodie map over the past two decades.

Tauranga, with 130,000 residents, is the largest city on the Bay of Plenty and fifth largest in New Zealand.

New Zealand's biggest city deserves more than a layover. Auckland is multicultural and cosmopolitan, with sizeable Polynesian, Asian and Maori populations enriching its history and broadening the palate.

Your Ship: Westerdam

A fascinating destination in her own right, Westerdam has won multiple Best Cruise Ship awards and features superb bar, entertainment and dining venues. During the day, rejuvenate with a spa treatment at the heavenly Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. Head to the upper decks for a friendly game of Pickleball at Sea with top-deck views. Catch a performance at the World Stage or spend your evening on the dance floor at Rolling Stone Lounge.

• 1964 GUESTS
• 936 ft.LENGTH
• 105.8 ft.WIDTH

Onboard Activities

Each day on board offers delicious dining options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities.

•      BBC Earth in Concert
•      Billboard Onboard
•      Explorations Cenral
•      Pickleball at Sea
•      Greenhousa Spa & Salon
•      World Stage
•      Casino Action
•      Kds Club
•      Fitness

Dining Experiences

•      The Dining Room
•      Lido Market
•      Pinnacle Grilll
•      Tamarid
•      Canaletto
•      Dive-In